A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) has introduced a mechanism that now allows PCR samples to be taken from Liveaboard guests without having to travel to Male’. The Boating Association has come to an agreement with service providers to take samples from 9 islands; K. Thulusdhoo, Himmafushi, Dhiffushi, Gulhi, Maafushi, ADh. Dhangethi, Dhigurah and Aa. […]
H78 Maldives has supplied 5000 masks to the National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM). These masks were provided to NBAM’s president Ahmed Afrah, in a ceremony held in 12th August 2020, at H78 Hulhumale’ by the group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Afaaf Abdul Majeed. H78 is a locally renowned, award-winning beachfront hotel. This hotel is […]
With the reopening of Maldives’ border amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, all the key stakeholders of the tourism industry have been working together in implementing precautionary measures. Following the Ministry of Tourism circular on 10th August 2020 regarding PCR tests for departing tourists, National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) together with the Ministry of Tourism, Housing […]
Dhiraagu has announced that they will be supporting the Food Support Programme by the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) and the National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM). The Food Support Programme which commenced few days prior to the beginning of Ramadan will continue to provide meal packages throughout the holy month […]
Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed and Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer has held virtual meetings with the leaders of the Maldivian tourism industry to discuss future plans for the industry and to listen to their opinions. Those who attended the virtual meetings with the Ministers included high-ranking officials from Association of Travel Agent (ATA), Divers […]